First 5 California 5.45

Since our creation in 1998, we've supported millions of families with programs and services designed to help more California kids grow up healthy and ready to succeed in school - and in life!

The promise of First 5 California is to continue to invest in integrated programs and resources designed to benefit three target audiences: the Child, the Teacher, and the Parent. Current efforts focus on the areas of nutrition, early literacy and language development, and smoking cessation, among others.

Wherever you live in California, a First 5 county commission is there to help you. These 58 county commissions fund local programs tailored to meet the needs of your family and community.